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Owning a Car

In this guide, you will find all the information about owning a car and driving in Armenia.

  • To drive a car in Armenia, you must obtain a driver's license and pass theoretical and practical exams. Sometimes, you can also drive in the Republic of Armenia with a foreign driver's license.
  • In case of importing a car from abroad, it is necessary to clear customs and register it.
  • A car purchased in the Republic of Armenia must also be registered.
  • When driving on the roads of the Republic of Armenia, the car must be insured.
  • There is a point system for driving a car in the Republic of Armenia: you will have 9 points per year, which you can lose for each violation of traffic rules. And if you use up all your points, you will be deprived of the right to drive.

Foreign citizens without Armenian residency or dual citizenship can drive with their valid foreign driver's license for a maximum of 6 months. If you hold Armenian residency or dual citizenship, you must obtain an Armenian driver's license or exchange your current one.

Steps

How to Buy and Drive a Car in Armenia

  1. Step 1

    Get a Driver's License

    To obtain a driver's license, you must pass qualifying exams.

  2. Step 2

    Choose and Buy a Car

    You can choose a car from abroad or in Armenia by visiting relevant online platforms or car markets.

  3. Step 3

    Car Customs Clearance

    When importing a car from abroad, customs clearance is necessary.

  4. Step 4

    Register the Car

    The car must be registered at the preferred registration office.

  5. Step 5

    Car Insurance

    You must insure your car to drive on the roads in Armenia; otherwise, you will be fined 100,000 AMD.

Obtaining a Driver's License

To obtain a driver's license, you must pass a two-stage qualification exam:

A person cannot take the driving license exam if:

  • They are registered in a drug or psychological medical institution.
  • They are currently deprived of the right to drive a vehicle.

In case of vision problems:

  • Consult a doctor.
  • Undergo the necessary examinations.
  • Obtain a document from the doctor stating the person is not prohibited from driving a vehicle.
  • Present this document at the qualification exam.
How to Import a Car From Abroad?

Car Customs Clearance

You can buy a car from the local Armenian market or import it from abroad.

Car Registration

After buying a car, you must apply to the Traffic Police to register its ownership within 15 days. If you are importing it from abroad, this 15-day period begins from the date the car is declared. You can find all the necessary information in our step-by-step guide to the car registration process.

Car Sales and Re-registration

When you sell a car, it must be deregistered.

When is the Car Re-registered?

The car needs to be re-registered when:

  • The owner's passport data changes: This includes changes to the name, surname, or place of registration. For legal entities, this includes changes to the organization's location or name.
  • The numbers of the car body or other numbered parts change: This includes parts with a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) code, as well as other numbered units and assemblies (e.g., gearbox, mounting frame).
  • The car's color or license plate changes.
  • The car is re-equipped: Re-equipment involves a change in the car's structure, such as installing or removing components that affect road safety.

 

Re-registration of a car follows the same steps as the initial car registration.

The section was compiled in accordance with the RA Law "On Ensuring Road Traffic Safety"

Technical Inspection

A vehicle must undergo a technical inspection at a specific frequency, which varies depending on the type of vehicle and its year of manufacture.

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If you drive without a technical inspection, you will have to pay a fine of 20,000 AMD.

Car Insurance

Armenia has two types of car insurance: MTPL and CASCO. MTPL insurance is mandatory for driving in Armenia, and CASCO insurance is optional. All details on car insurance are presented in this guide.

Administrative Offenses

Parking, Fines, Discounts and Useful Apps

In the Republic of Armenia, administrative fines are imposed for violations of traffic rules. The amount and form of these fines depend on the type of violation. All information about the points system, discounts on fines, and other useful links are presented in this guide.

The guide was compiled by the Armenian Information Systems Agency, the RA Traffic Police, and the RA State Revenue Committee
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